Portrait of Twyla Tharp

Twyla Tharp books in order

American dancer and choreographer

Born
1941
Country
United States
Books
3

Twyla Tharp has published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Creative Habit (2003). The latest is The Collaborative Habit (2009).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Twyla Tharp

Non-fiction in order

  1. Push Comes to Shove (1992)

    376 pages

  2. The Collaborative Habit (2009)

    158 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Creative Habit (2003)

    256 pages

About Twyla Tharp

Twyla Tharp is an American dancer, choreographer, and author who lives and works in New York City. In 1965 she formed the company Twyla Tharp Dance, which merged with American Ballet Theatre in 1988. She regrouped the company in 1991. Her work often uses classical, jazz, and contemporary pop music.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Twyla Tharp FAQ

How many books has Twyla Tharp written?
Twyla Tharp has published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Twyla Tharp's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Creative Habit.
What is Twyla Tharp's latest book?
The Collaborative Habit (2009).
What is Twyla Tharp's most famous book?
The Creative Habit (2003) is Twyla Tharp's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.